Best washes/shampoos?

[Downgear]

I REALLY like optimum normal shampoo (not the no rinse). I find it to be gentle and not strip was and create excellent lubrication, in fact some of the best i have seen. The suds it creates do not go away for a LONG LONG time. I have literally washed my car as it starts to get dark at night, and the next morning the suds are still on the driveway. It really is amazing how long they last.

[Bunky]

As I think about ONR, it does not have the suds nor the lubricity feeling of a soap yet it seems to be generally safe.

[victory]

Originally Posted by BigAl3

can be bought at your local carquest, and you'll save money if you buy the gallon size...

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

But would it fit the bill for what the OP is looking for? He wants a "deep cleaning" car wash.

DG901 is awesome stuff, no doubt. My go to car wash in fact. If you're looking to strip the wax, not gonna happen, it will clean really well, but this stuff seems to ehance the protection already on the paint. I've taken pretty bad grime off cars with 901 though, so i think he'll be good. It is on the pricey side for OTC, but it's as good as anything out there that costs more.

[rebelde33]

I really like Meguiar's Gold Class. Very nice and sudsy.

[03DubU R EX]

Meg's GC and NXT for me. GC is easier to find though, I can't find the NXT wash anymore.

[dmw2692004]

I like GC, but i have the 18oz(i think its 18oz, might be 16oz) of sonus, for me, they both do the same thing, but when i am looking to mix a higher concentrate, i use the GC.

[Chris223]

Gold Class for me. I love the suds. I also really like Sonus Gloss Shampoo but that stuff is just insanely expensive.

[scary bill]

I like GC, not bad price and effecive at cleaning dirt/grit/grime. I don't think it will take off tar or backed on bugs really well. You may be better off geting a good APC (or bug and tar remover) and just pretreat the bad areas. Then you could wash with the soap you have.

Also if the car looks like it tooka mud bath your best bet might be to go and use a coin-op PW to get the really nasty stuff off, then take it home and wash as normal. It can go a long as to preventing wash marring, and that will always put you ahead of the game.

[citizen arcane]

DG 902 and I can buy it OTC here.

[blas]

Duragloss 901 1+

[abbeysdad]

Just put some DAWN dish washing soap in a bucket with some water and wash the car with a Brillo or Scotchbite pad....NOT <hehehe> just couldn't resist!

If you're doing wet washes, there are a lot of good auto shampoo products, make sure you use one - BUT, I am an Optimum No Rinse (ONR) convert and you really should explore ONR as a very good, very 'green' car wash method....Imagine getting your car cleaner than it's ever been (with shine) using only 2 gallons of water and a bio-degradable product!

[EisenHulk]

P21S makes a great car shampoo!